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Once again the community has come together to provide gifts for children in Apokoronas who otherwise would have nothing at Christmas The organisers write: Today we want to tell you we have achieved our goal. There are not enough words to thank all of you who have supported our Appeal to provide shoe boxes for dep rived children in Apokoronas. Many of you have made boxes, some people have donated money, which the team have used to fill the boxes. We received many donations through our 'Just Giving Appeal ' We have bought underwear, socks, toothpaste. toothbrushes pens, notebooks etc, as well as small gifts. There is more to be done.  Polla filakia from , Germma Litsa, Marian, Eleftheria, Heather, Kiki , Honor and Ann As well as many of the village and women's groups in the area, many children have been involved. One particular little boy was so keen to help the less well off children that he gave nearly all his birthday money to provide 5 boxes hims...

On Sunday 20th November the community came together at a Xmas bazaar and sale in aid of the Apokoronas Social Supermarket The Social supermarket supports approximately 400 families in our area and bags of basic foodstuffs are given out once a month. - More often to some families in desperate need. There was a good turnout of buyers and sellers Teas and coffees, soft drinks and beer were available as well as cakes and souvlakis.  Helen and Fred aka "Deep End" provided some musical accompaniment to the proceedings Christmas gifts Walking sticks and local cheese Decorations Jewellery Bric a brac, secondhand bargains and lots more.... Thank you to everyone who took part whether organising, selling or buying. 1973 Euros was raised.